Breakfast is served with these buttermilk pancakes that can be made to your liking by adding berries or bananas—don't forget to freeze a batch.
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Foil Packet Nachos!
I'm sharing a fun way to prepare the perfect camping appetizer that is great at home, too! These Foil Packet Nachos can be made on the grill or in the oven.
The Smoothie Project
Grab tons of inspiration for daily smoothies from our guest blogger, Catherine McCord, from Weelicious. She shares how to include the kids and make it fun.
How to Make Your Own Hand Cleansing Wipes
Make your own hand cleansing wipes with this simple DIY tutorial from the founder of Handzies, perfect for on-the-go when there's no soap or water in sight!
5 Steps to Get (Older) Picky Eaters to Try New Foods!
Trying new foods is one key to raising healthy eaters. But what if you've got a very picky eater? Learn how to help even the pickiest eaters try new foods.
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Mini Lunchbox Meatloaves
Inspired by our "Real Lunches, Real Easy" meal plans, these freezer-friendly mini meatloaves are perfect for school lunches or even dinner.
4 Reasons Your Kid Needs A Healthy School Lunch!
Benefits of a healthy school lunch include academic and athletic performance, enforcing healthy eating habits, and many more.
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Healthy School Lunch Ideas (Roundup 15!)
Packing your kids a healthy, nonprocessed, delicious school lunch just got easier. Find tons of meal ideas that you and your kids can choose from!
Our School Lunch Meal Plans are Back!
They’re baaaack! I’m super excited to announce that we’re once again offering our uber-popular Real Lunches, Real Easy packed lunch meal plans! Our team worked so hard on all four of these eBooks to make sure you and your kids are covered for school lunches this year. And, while we can’t wait for you to …
Easy Flank Steak Taco Bowls (with creamed spinach & corn)
This delicious, grilled steak bowl is a perfect fresh recipe for summer. Thanks to some time saving steps, it also makes for an easy weeknight meal.
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A “Clean” Meatloaf Recipe (+ using real food as medicine)
Learn how guest blogger Ivy Larson used real food as medicine to manage her MS symptoms. She also shares a clean Meatloaf recipe with hidden veggies.
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Lentil Ricotta “Meatballs” (with lemon and basil)
This recipe is the perfect hearty meatless meal. I've combined lentils and ricotta cheese, mixed with fresh herbs, for "meatballs" you'll love.
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Easy Curry Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Kale (Allergy Friendly!)
Here's an allergy-friendly meal that the whole family can enjoy. This easy curry noodle soup includes shrimp and kale, and could easily be vegetarian, too.
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Real Food at a Gas Station? (4 Unexpected Places!)
Healthier food options keep popping up in places other than just grocery stores. See what unexpected places we discovered offering better options.
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisin and Almonds
Get creative with a spin on a favorite classic. I've added almonds and golden raisins to this brown rice pilaf recipe, and it does not disappoint.
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Life as an Organic Chicken Farmer
My interview with Elsie Cline about her family's life as organic chicken farmers (for SVO Farmer Focus) on their Pine Grove Farm in Bridgewater, VA.
Layered Roasted Beet & Orange Salad Recipe
Refreshing and tasty, I've combined beets, goat cheese, oranges, and spinach for this salad recipe. Perfect for your next outdoor gathering.
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How to Raise Kids Who Love Salad (4 Tips!)
Want your kids to eat more salads? Guest blogger Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, shares her secrets on how to raise kids who love salads and a bonus chart to help.
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Rosemary Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic
Calling all garlic lovers! This Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Pork Chop recipe is the perfect main dish for dinner—a brine helps make this dish juicy & tasty.
Traditional Greek Salad (+ all about our trip to Greece!)
We just got back from an amazing trip to Greece, and I'm so excited to share all the details plus my take on our favorite recipe...Traditional Greek Salad!
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Why I Won’t Do a Juice Cleanse (3 Reasons)
Juice cleanses aren't what your body needs. In order to promote long-lasting results, your body needs a plant-based food cleanse.
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10 Ways to Switch up Tacos This Summer!
Whether you need to get out of the taco rut or are looking for some fresh ideas, here are 10 ways to switch up tacos this summer.
Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken
As promised, today I’m sharing the grilled recipe where I used Stonyfield Organic Yogurt as the marinade! More about Stonyfield and what I learned on my farm visit in yesterday’s new post. Learning to Grill Before I get into the details of the marinade though, I must share that I’ve decided I want to get …
Surprising Facts about Stonyfield
Every wonder where your Stonyfield organic yogurt comes from? I took a trip to Vermont and toured the farm to get you all the details!
Homemade Sugar Cookies and THE BEST Frosting!
If you've been craving a sweet treat, and you deserve it, check out our guest blogger, Lindsey Johnson's sugar cookie recipe.
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10 Favorite Simple & Easy Chicken Recipes
If chicken is your go-to meal, then I have 10 of my favorite and easiest chicken recipes from my blog. Get inspired for dinner your whole family will enjoy.
Roasted Veggie “Tostadas”
Make your next Meatless Monday Mexican with these Roasted Veggie "Tostadas!" A little different from the traditional ones, but just as good.
The 4 Most Important Reasons to Quit Dieting (and what to do instead)
Guest author, Heather Jones, explains all the harmful reasons why we should quit dieting and gives us a better, healthier solution.
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How to Find Real Food Restaurants (5 Questions to Ask!)
In order to continue to eat real food as much as possible outside of the house, I ask these five questions when dining at restaurants.
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Loaded Chicken Salad—YUM!
I've got the perfect chicken salad recipe for summer lunch or a picnic outing. This loaded chicken salad is delicious in a pita or wrapped in lettuce.
6 Steps for Cooking with Your Kids This Summer by Kiran
Get the kids excited about cooking this summer with Camp Kitchen! We've got 6 steps to ensure cooking fun for the whole family, plus a 5-day digital plan.
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Hot Pink Smoothie!
Grab the tiny umbrellas for this Tropical Beet Smoothie recipe! My daughters and I tested a variety of beet options to give you the best taste and texture.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
It's not as easy as you may think, so I'm sharing all my tips to make the perfect Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
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Braised Asparagus (That Your Family Will Actually Eat)
Get picky eaters to eat more veggies with my new Braised Asparagus recipe. Thinly sliced asparagus and bacon make this one a family favorite.
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Is Organic Chicken a Good Choice?
I'm breaking down the difference between organic and conventional chicken and explaining the benefits with help from our sponsor, Farmer Focus.
DIY Healthier Homemade Nacho Bar
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, find out how to set up your own DIY (healthier) Nacho Bar! Included is my tasty homemade queso recipe.
